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Back to SearchFriday: ECB holds, but set to cut twice more in 2024
The ECB holds its official interest rates and markets see an 80% chance it will be able to cut again in September. US stocks edge lower with ongoing …
1 year, 8 months ago
Thursday: Nasdaq hit by Trump comments
The Nasdaq is down almost 3%, especially its chip stocks, after Donald Trump said Taiwan should pay for its own defence. New Zealand’s soft inflation…
1 year, 8 months ago
Wednesday: Strong US retail sales can't dent rate cut bets
Stronger US retail sales do little to dent September rate cut hopes. Gold hit a fresh high overnight. New Zealand inflation is being watched for sign…
1 year, 8 months ago
Tuesday: US stocks rise on Trump bets
US stocks and the dollar firmed in the first day of trading after the assassination attempt on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump. China’s GDP gr…
1 year, 8 months ago
Monday: Safe havens eyed after Trump assassination attempt
Markets are focused on safe havens after the assassination attempt on former President Trump. China’s exports are set to soften as US demand wanes. I…
1 year, 8 months ago
Friday: CPI fall thumps Treasury yields & US$ lower
US inflation was much softer than expected overnight, which shunted down Treasury yields and the US dollar. Rates were held in Korea, but with a dovi…
1 year, 8 months ago
Thursday: NZD tumbles on RBNZ 'pivot'
Ahead of US June CPI data tonight, market bets are firm for a September cut by the Fed; The New Zealand dollar tumbles as markets see the Reserve Ban…
1 year, 8 months ago
Wednesday: Powell cites inflation progress, but wants more
US markets stick with September rate cut bets after the Fed Chair delivers ‘something for everyone’ in Senate appearance; Australian consumers are mo…
1 year, 8 months ago
Tuesday: Markets wait on Powell, US CPI
Global markets are treading water this morning ahead of Congressional testimonies from Fed Chair Jay Powell and US CPI numbers. Meanwhile in Australi…
1 year, 8 months ago
Monday: Expectations growing that Fed can cut in Sept
Global stocks begin the week at record highs after soft US jobs data boosted hopes the Fed will cut in September. European markets are on tenterhooks…
1 year, 8 months ago